disuse

Example Sentences

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Since its closure along with the rail works in 1986, it fell into disuse and disrepair.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

So much so that her Peloton bike—like so many other Peloton bikes across America—has fallen into disuse.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2023

The groups requested that a judge prohibit various local government agencies from approving projects on such lands, noting that they should instead be built on roofs, parking lots, landfills in disuse and previously contaminated grounds.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023

Last year Regal Cinemas’ parent company filed for bankruptcy and this year announced 40 locations would close because of disuse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Wings grown stiff from disuse and dull in the bulb light of an apartment with no view to speak of.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison